Are you looking for beautiful and sturdy seating for your outdoor space? Have you considered building your own? You can save a ton of money and get exactly what you want!
For about $20 a piece, I built these outdoor chairs!
We love they way they look. We love the sturdiness. We love how heavy they are - no one likes to chase outdoor furniture down in the wind. And we love how easy they are to build!
Building the Modern Outdoor Chairs
These chairs were so simple and easy to build!!! All just 2x4 and 2x6 lumber, right off the shelf!
Here's how I built it -
I cut all my boards according to the cut list below using a compound miter saw. You could also use a circular saw and a square, or even have your local home improvement store cut your boards for you. Good straight end cuts are very important.

Then I attached the legs to the longer 2x6 boards, using 2-3/4” long deck screws. Notice the spacer in between the slats – it’s a scrap 1x that measures ¾” thick.
Here’s how it will look with both legs.

Then add the top armrest piece, and repeat for two arms (for one chair).

It’s ideal to have two people to assemble, but if you don’t, I used a board threaded between the slats to support my back boards while I attached. This is the most challenging step of the entire build.

Once the arms are attached to the back and front pieces, two cleats are screwed to the insides of the arms, and seat slats rest on top. TIP: For added comfort, consider installing the seat at a slight downward angle.
Turned out really well!

Good luck, and if you build, do share pics (you can add a brag post or tag me on instagram @anawhitediy or #anawhite) – can’t wait to see how your outdoor chairs turn out!
Plans follow, enjoy and share!

Loveseat Version
After many requests, we have created a loveseat plan version for your convenience.

Reader submitted photo by Joshh81
Thank you for submitting brag posts, it is helpful and encouraging!
Comments
mbwsolucoes
Mon, 07/03/2017 - 18:30
Lindo
Lindo projeto
ozaret
Wed, 07/12/2017 - 11:27
Cushions
I love this plan. Do you have a recommendation for where to find the cushion?
kthomas498
Tue, 02/20/2018 - 10:34
CUSHIONS
You can find them at home Depot or right now you can get them on the Ikea website.. They are white.
Kimberly
kthomas498
Tue, 02/20/2018 - 11:00
CUSHIONS
You can find them at home Depot or right now you can get them on the Ikea website.. They are white.
Kimberly
bobbiderkson
Sun, 07/21/2019 - 19:24
Ikea
Ikea
bobbiderkson
Sun, 07/21/2019 - 19:24
Ikea
Ikea
upbubba
Thu, 07/13/2017 - 20:04
Cushions
Please tell us where you found the cushions. Everyone I see are the folded type that won't work at all.
rcm296
Mon, 07/17/2017 - 21:18
I managed to find some at the
I managed to find some at the blue big box store for half off actually
In reply to I managed to find some at the by rcm296
Ana White
Tue, 07/18/2017 - 15:00
https://www.facebook.com
https://www.facebook.com/knockoffwood/videos/vb.192123916614/1015458388…
semi transparent chocolate, waterproofing stain and sealer by BEHR
iamjulz622
Fri, 05/29/2020 - 18:02
I found oversized cushions…
I found oversized cushions at Big Lots.